The Chamber office is located at the Unit No. 1, Alava Quay Global Commercial Building Waterfront Road, Subic Bay Freeport Zone 2222 Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Visitors are always welcome.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”INFORMATION DISSEMINATION” font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:16px|text_align:left|color:%23009900|line_height:24px” google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” el_class=”letter-spacing-2″][vc_column_text]All members are included in our mailing list via e-mail. On a near daily basis, events, activities, membership concerns, public holidays, changes in administration, training, workshops, ground-breaking ceremonies and all SBMA public information is disseminated to members.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”NEWSLETTER” font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:16px|text_align:left|color:%23009900|line_height:24px” google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” el_class=”letter-spacing-2″][vc_column_text]The Chamber produces its newsletter on a regular basis with a diversity of general interest articles focusing on local, regional, and national issues.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”WEBSITE” font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:16px|text_align:left|color:%23009900|line_height:24px” google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” el_class=”letter-spacing-2″][vc_column_text]The Chamber website at www.sbfcc.com provides a cross-section of important information to members, back issues of the newsletters, and links to members’ websites.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”DIRECTORIES” font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:16px|text_align:left|color:%23009900|line_height:24px” google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” el_class=”letter-spacing-2″][vc_column_text]The Chamber maintains a complete Membership Directory, available to all members for the asking. The Directory contains names, addresses, emails, and contact information for all members.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”MAPS” font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:16px|text_align:left|color:%23009900|line_height:24px” google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” el_class=”letter-spacing-2″][vc_column_text]We offer Subic/Olongapo full color maps for a small fee to assist tourists, locators and residents on what to see, where to go, and how to get there.
Citi Atlases are available. They are full-color, digitally produced maps containing the most comprehensive GPS referenced guide for the city of Manila.
Also available are Motorist’s Handbook in English and Filipino versions.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”AREAS OF INTEREST AND ACTIVITY” font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:16px|text_align:left|color:%23009900|line_height:24px” google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” el_class=”letter-spacing-2″][vc_column_text]
- Duty-free – changes in customs requirements/Freeport status
- Access to SBFZ and movement within the Freeport
- Protection and extension of the Freeport
- Environment
- Recruitment, training, and labor relations
- Import/export regulations
- Health & community affairs
- Travel and tourism
- Security issues
- Maintaining an effective working relationship with SBMA
- Lobbying government agencies
- Living and working conditions within the Freeport
- Serves as the voice of the business community in Subic
- Provides and process Certificates of Origin as sanctioned by Article 11 of the 1923 Geneva Convention relating to the Simplification of Customs Formalities and as updated during the 1999 Kyoto Convention on Customs Procedures
- Active dialogue with SBMA and all levels of Government
- Policy creation to strengthen the economy
- Public relations and communication with the press
- Business advice and assistance to members
- Communication of business and other information to members and the community
- New investor assistance
- Facilitate business and social interaction
- Library of business information & Publications
At these meetings, the Chamber Board updates members on current issues and activities. Prominent guest speakers, selected from public, private and government sectors, share information and opinions with the membership.
The meetings are an excellent opportunity to find out what is going on and to network with business leaders from a wide cross-section of industries and nationalities.
New members who receive a Certificate at Membership during the month they join the Chamber are offered the opportunity to address the meeting, with a short profile on their organization and the services offered.
All members are encouraged to attend regularly and are encouraged to support fellow member businesses and activities.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Social Events” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:22px|text_align:left|color:%23990000|line_height:24px” google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:200%20light%20regular%3A200%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]The Chamber organizes regular “open house/mixer” evenings on the last Tuesday of every month at rotating host venues. The objective is intended to provide fellowship, camaraderie, and networking opportunities in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. These events are generally very well attended.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Chamber Membership” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:22px|text_align:left|color:%23990000|line_height:24px” google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:200%20light%20regular%3A200%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES” font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:16px|text_align:left|color:%23009900|line_height:24px” google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” el_class=”letter-spacing-2″][vc_column_text]GOLDEN EAGLE MEMBER
Member receives the following perks for one complete calendar year:
- Full voting rights in the annual SBFCC Board of Director Elections.
- Eligible to be nominated to SBFCC Board of Directors
- Category exclusivity; number of packages available: One (1)
- Competitor lockout in all sponsorship levels
- Live acknowledgement at all social and business forums of SBFCC throughout the year
- Featured as the sole Golden Eagle member in the position of honor with home page banner ad on SBFCC website
- Option to display banners at all SBFCC events throughout the year
- Six (6) complimentary admission tickets to SBFCC monthly social events throughout the year
- The right to distribute literature and sell merchandise at all SBFCC events
- Priority endorsement of products to SBFCC members and third party inquiries
- One mass email/month to all SBFCC Members
- Recognition as sole Golden Eagle member in SBFCC Membership Directory
- Full page advertisement in the monthly SBFCC newsletter
- Prominent logo display in all collateral materials, e.g. posters, t-shirts and on-site banners at special events
All inclusive package price: PhP 250,000.00
EMERALD TIER MEMBER
Members receive the following perks for one complete calendar year:
- Full voting rights in the annual SBFCC Board of Director Elections.
- Eligible to be nominated to SBFCC Board of Directors
- Category exclusivity: number of packages available: Three (3)
- Ongoing recognition through banner ads on the SBFCC website
- Opportunity to display banners at all SBFCC events
- Four (4) Complimentary admission tickets to all monthly SBFCC social events
- Live acknowledgement during SBFCC events throughout the year
- One mass email/month to all SBFCC Members
- Logo display in all collateral materials
- Right to distribute literature and sell merchandise at all SBFCC events
- Priority endorsement of products to SBFCC members and third party inquiries
- Inclusion of 1/2 page ad in monthly SBFCC Newsletter
- Logo inclusion on on-site banners at special events
- Recognition as Emerald Tier member in SBFCC Membership Directory
All inclusive package price: P 100,000.00
SILVER CIRCLE MEMBER
Members receive the following perks for one complete calendar year:
- Full voting rights in the annual SBFCC Board of Director Elections.
- Eligible to be nominated to SBFCC Board of Directors
- Ongoing recognition through home page banner ad on the SBFCC website
- Opportunity to display banners at all SBFCC events
- Two (2) Complimentary admission tickets to all monthly SBFCC social
- Live acknowledgement during SBFCC events throughout the year
- One mass email/month to all SBFCC Members
- Priority endorsement of products to SBFCC members and third party inquiries
- Inclusion of 1/4 page ad in monthly SBFCC Newsletter
- Logo inclusion on on-site banners at special events and on all collateral SBFCC advertising materials
- Recognition as Silver Circle member in SBFCC Membership Directory
All inclusive package price: PhP 50,000.00
CORPORATE MEMBER
Members receive the following perks for one complete calendar year:
- Full voting rights in the annual SBFCC Board of Director Elections.
- Eligible to be nominated to SBFCC Board of Directors
- One mass email/month to all SBFCC Members
- Social events include monthly mixers at rotating member establishments.
- Brochures and flyer display at the Chamber Office
- Corporate Members receive regular information concerning events, activities, locator concerns, holidays, ground breaking ceremonies and SBMA public information
- Member receives Certificate of Membership at Awarding Ceremony held last Tuesday of every month
- Opportunity to avail of discounted advertising in monthly produced SBFCC newsletter
- Can avail of special discounts offered by fellow SBFCC members
- Opportunity to advertise with low cost banner ad on SBFCC website
- Provides business advice and assistance to all members
All inclusive package price: PhP 10,000.00[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”BENEFITS AND ADVANTAGES” font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:16px|text_align:left|color:%23009900|line_height:24px” google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” el_class=”letter-spacing-2″][vc_column_text]
- Serves as the voice of the business community in the Subic Bay Freeport
- Engages in active dialogue with SBMA, national, and local government levels
- Lobbies for policy advocacy with SBMA and the national government to strengthen the economy
- Strong public relations expertise
- Provides business advice and assistance to new and existing members
- Offers extensive communication of business interests and other information pertinent to members of the community
- Offers new investor assistance
- Provides Certificates of Origin
- Offers support from SBFCC Working Committees
- Facilitates business and social interaction
- Library of business information
Other member privileges:
- Once-a-month emailing privileges for Corporate members and once every quarter for Associate members
- Social events include monthly mixers at rotating member establishments
- Brochures and flyer display at the Chamber Office
- Members receive regular information concerning events, activities, locator concerns, holidays, ground breaking ceremonies, and SBMA public information
- Member receives Certificate of Membership at Awarding Ceremonies typically held last Tuesday of every month
- Opportunity to avail of discounted advertising in monthly produced SBFCC newsletter
- Opportunity to advertise with low-cost banner ad on SBFCC website
- Free hyperlinks offered to members on SBFCC website
- Serves as the voice of the business community within SBFZ and surrounding area, elevating high profile areas of concern as needed through SBFCC liaison committee
- Receives business advice and assistance
- Can avail of special discounts offered by fellow SBFCC members
DISCOUNT CARD MECHANICS:
- Members can choose to offer discount or perks available to co-members.
- ONLY MEMBERS ON THE CURRENT LIST can participate in the program.
- This program is designed to encourage people to do business with co-members.
- We offer two discount cards per company.
- The validity of the card is the same with the validity of the company’s expiry date of membership with the SBFCC.
- Participating member companies reserve the right to make all final interpretations and decisions regarding their offer. Member companies set the terms and conditions of their offer.
- All participating member companies and their offers will be posted regularly on the SBFCC website. *Downloadable List of Discounts & Perks offered ⇒ List of Discounts
[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”CERTIFICATE OF MEMBERSHIP” font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:16px|text_align:left|color:%23009900|line_height:24px” google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” el_class=”letter-spacing-2″][vc_column_text]New/renewed members receive a signed Certificate of Membership, valid for one year from the time they join or renew their membership. The Certificate is presented by the Chamber President to the member or designated representative typically on the last Tuesday of the month during the regular awarding ceremony held at a General Meeting or mixer.[/vc_column_text][vc_cta h2=”Be a Chamber Member Now!” color=”turquoise”]Our membership is made up of several diversified nationalities, and the individuals who represent the member organizations offer a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences, and interests![/vc_cta][vc_custom_heading text=”SBFCC Elite Membership” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:22px|text_align:left|color:%23990000|line_height:24px” google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:200%20light%20regular%3A200%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]Interested to join the President Circle? This is an elite group of SBFCC members providing much needed funds for the Chamber and are bestowed with many more privileges and benefits. Call the Chamber office for more information.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]